In the vast landscape of quirky observances, one unconventional “holiday” stands out: the Unofficial National Sick Day on August 14th, often coinciding with a delightful long weekend. While not officially recognized, this humorous trend has taken the digital sphere by storm, giving both individuals and brands an opportunity to embrace their mischievous side.
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You announce today as holiday! #longweekend #india #MondayMood
— Muskan bhandari (@muskan_0203) August 14, 2023
Three days of working and four day weekend should be the new normal #longweekend
— Shweta (@newgalinthecity) August 14, 2023
HR Portal of compaine might get hang today by the number of sick leave applied…😉😉😉#longweekend
— Huzi (@Huzi23043545) August 14, 2023
Aaj me leave pe nai hun, fir bhi leave pe hun, kyu ki sab leave pe hai 😌#longweekend
— Striver (@striver_79) August 14, 2023
This is the most Sundayish Monday in Human History.#longweekend #corporatelife #Mondayblues
— Aashish Xavier Baxla (@AashishBaxla) August 14, 2023
In a world often dominated by serious marketing strategies, the Unofficial National Sick Day offers brands a chance to connect with their audience through humor and relatability.
Let’s delve into the witty world of how creative corporates are using this light-hearted occasion to spice up their content, and perhaps inspire a collective chuckle or two.
1. AJIOLife
POV: The last friend of the group got his sick leave approved pic.twitter.com/USKpCvZCS4
— AJIO (@AJIOLife) August 11, 2023
2. Tinder India
boy, are you 14th August coz I'll never give up on a chance to fall (sick) for you? 👉👈
— Tinder India (@Tinder_India) August 11, 2023
3. Spotify India
"Jeene ke hai chaar din, baaki hai bekaar din" is going to be real (only if your sick leave is approved) 🫢
— Spotify India (@spotifyindia) August 11, 2023
4. Netflix India
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/— Netflix India (@NetflixIndia) August 14, 2023
5. Shaadi.com
People who are working today were the same kids who had exams during ghar ki shaadi 😮💨#longweekend
— Shaadi.com (@ShaadiDotCom) August 14, 2023
6. Deciml
@Swiggy @zomato how many dal-khichdi orders on account of ‘national sick leave day’?🤭
— Deciml (@DecimlApp) August 14, 2023
7. Swiggy Instamart
Meri baat maano boss sahi mein fever hai mujhe 😔 pic.twitter.com/fWDpIp48wp
— Swiggy Instamart (@SwiggyInstamart) August 14, 2023
8. BurgerKing India
Monday in the middle of this long holiday feels like someone took a gigantic bite from your Whopper 😤#Longweekend #BurgerKingIndia
— BurgerKingIndia (@burgerkingindia) August 14, 2023
9. Dunzo
Dedicated to all social media managers and creative teams 🥲#longweekend #independanceday pic.twitter.com/oubYRcEgYO
— Dunzo (@DunzoIt) August 14, 2023
10. YouTube India
which moment do you want to 2x irl?
we'll go first : monday— YouTube India (@YouTubeIndia) August 14, 2023
11. Jeevansathi.com
Planning a long #weekend with your bae? Comment your excuse for a sick leave on Monday 👇🏻
Asking for a friend. 🫠— Jeevansathi.com (@Jeevansathi_com) August 11, 2023
12. Myntra
This is a friendly reminder to double check your close friends list before posting stories on Monday, when you’ll be calling in sick 🤌🏼
— Myntra (@myntra) August 11, 2023
13. ADFFilms
We hope all ‘sick’ people feel better soon 🥰#ADF #AjayDevgnFfilms #BolBachchan #MondayMotivation #LongWeekend #Monday #Sick pic.twitter.com/PfYVwDWpvh
— Devgn Films (@ADFFilms) August 14, 2023
14. Colors Infinity
It’s not a zombie apocalypse but, everyone seems to be missing today. 🙄#LongWeekend
— Colors Infinity (@colors_infinity) August 14, 2023
15. ColorsTV
It's not called being lazy, it's called 'Energy Saving Monday Mode'.🔋#LongWeekend #colors #SamridhiiShukla pic.twitter.com/riMCYdjpom
— ColorsTV (@ColorsTV) August 14, 2023
Are you feeling sick? 🤣🤣🤣
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